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Naturalistic scarab
Naturalistic scarab

Naturalistic scarab

Medium/TechniqueStone, diorite (?)
DimensionsHeight x width x length: 1.8 x 1.7 x 2 cm (11/16 x 11/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Horace L. Mayer
Accession number67.1141
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceBy 1967: Horace L. Mayer (d. 1968) collection; given to the MFA by Horace L. Mayer December 1, 1967.
Bowl with re-curved rim
2548–2530 B.C.
Cylinder seal
2334–2154 B.C.
Pendant
1550–1070 B.C.
Pendant
1550–1070 B.C.
Pendant
1550–1070 B.C.
Pendant
1550–1070 B.C.
Pendant
1550–1070 B.C.
Flat bar pendant
Naqada I–III 3850–2960 B.C.
String of ball beads
2323–2040 B.C.
Necklace
568–542 B.C.
Scarab
664–525 B.C.